Fragrance comparison

Orangers en Fleurs vs Philos Opus Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,108 ratings analysed

Orangers en Fleurs

Houbigant

4.13885 votes

Rank #23,041 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Philos Opus Noir

Maison Alhambra

4.04223 votes

Rank #4,606 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Philos Opus Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Orangers en Fleurs
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Philos Opus Noir
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Orangers en Fleurs2/7

Philos Opus Noir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Orangers en Fleurs
Community sentiment: Orangers en Fleurs
Longevity: Philos Opus Noir
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Philos Opus Noir
Versatility: Philos Opus Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Philos Opus Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Orangers en FleursHoubigant

Philos Opus NoirMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 885 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

4.04/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerOrangers en FleursRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

885 votes

42%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerOrangers en FleursMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPhilos Opus Noir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value85

Category winnerPhilos Opus NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose86%

sweet72%

citrus58%

yellow floral44%

animalic30%

woody100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomEgyptian JasmineTurkish Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCedar

Top

FruitsTurkish Rose

Heart

Ylang-YlangLeatherNutmegAmber

Base

VanillaPatchouliVetiverMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Musk. Durations are only published for Orangers en Fleurs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night32

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPhilos Opus NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 24%Party 11%

Men17

Unisex49

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,041

PerfumerJacques Fleury

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPhilos Opus NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orangers en Fleurs by Houbigant puts fresh orange blossom right at the center of the stage. The first spray reveals sunny floral nectar accented by Egyptian jasmine and delicate Turkish rose petals. You do not get sticky candy here. Instead, the composition captures green orange groves after a morning rain. Creamy tub…

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Philos Opus Noir by Maison Alhambra is a bold, woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into dark floral and resinous tones. Launched in 2022, it features a striking blend of Turkish Rose, leather, and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather and formal evenings where a long-lasting, heavy projection is desired.…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Orangers en Fleurs or Philos Opus Noir?

Philos Opus Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Orangers en Fleurs is rated 4.13/5 from 885 votes; Philos Opus Noir is rated 4.04/5 from 223 votes. Choose Orangers en Fleurs for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Philos Opus Noir for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Orangers en Fleurs or Philos Opus Noir?

Philos Opus Noir lasts longest (Philos Opus Noir 73/100, Orangers en Fleurs 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orangers en Fleurs or Philos Opus Noir?

Projection is very close: Orangers en Fleurs 61/100, Philos Opus Noir 61/100 for sillage.

Do Orangers en Fleurs and Philos Opus Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Orangers en Fleurs or Philos Opus Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orangers en Fleurs is the stronger pick. For winter, Philos Opus Noir is the stronger pick. Orangers en Fleurs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orangers en Fleurs and Philos Opus Noir?

Orangers en Fleurs has top notes of Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Cedar. Philos Opus Noir has top notes of Fruits and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Leather, Nutmeg and Amber, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.